Heron Club at Prestancia
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Sarasota, FL

Heron Club at Prestancia

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Sarasota, FL
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Overview of Heron Club at Prestancia

Located in beautiful Sarasota, Florida, Heron Club at Prestancia offers upscale assisted living with memory care services, designed to promote resident well-being. This community provides personalized care plans and is equipped with a skilled team committed to resident comfort and support. Delicious meals prepared by chefs using fresh, local ingredients are served restaurant-style, fostering a sense of community and health from the inside out.

An active lifestyle is a cornerstone of Heron Club’s philosophy. Residents can participate in a variety of activities and events designed to keep minds and bodies stimulated, from creative workshops and fitness classes to social gatherings and outdoor excursions. The on-site staff also offers healthcare services and wellness programs like massage therapy to promote overall well-being. With a focus on personalized care, engaging activities, and a dedicated staff, Heron Club at Prestancia is an ideal place for those searching for a supportive and enriching living environment for their next chapter of life.

Bed community size
100-bed community Rank #433 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 433rd out of 1,058 homes we track in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 45 / 100 Rank #612 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 612th out of 1,427 homes we track in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusProvisional
IssuanceJanuary 21, 2026
ExpirationOctober 20, 2026
CountySarasota
License Number10107

Ownership & Operating Entity

Heron Club at Prestancia is legally operated by Suncoast Club, LLC, and administered by Aymee Lee Thomas.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
100 units
Total beds
100 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Languages Spoken

Creole English French Portuguese

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

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Inspection History

In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. FL average 4 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (140% above)
• Citations per inspection (21% above)
• Inspections with citations (138% above)
• Inspection citation rate (31% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 8435 This facility has 140% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (84 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 140% worse Rank #852 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 852nd out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.71.4 This facility has 21% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.7 vs. FL avg 1.4).↑ 21% worse Rank #761 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 761st out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 5026 This facility has had 92% more total inspections than the Florida average (50 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 92% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 3816 This facility has 138% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (38 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 138% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 76%58% This facility has 18 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (76% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 18% worse Rank #770 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 770th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: Medium-rise building

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

Suite
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Address 7.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Sarasota's city center to Heron Club at Prestancia's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Sarasota

Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
American House Sarasota
AL
IL
MC
RC
Sarasota
185
Facility 185
FL AVG 88
Rank #51 / 1,058
Yes
58
Facility 58
FL AVG 42
Rank #382 / 1,427
Ah Sarasota Opco, LLC24
67%
Facility 67%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #603 / 906
30
Facility 30
FL AVG 33
Rank #470 / 906
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #540 / 906
For-Profit$12,813Evelyn Kay DonatoStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed400 - 1,500 sq. ftA+
Brookdale Sarasota Midtown
AL
MC
Sarasota (Arlington Park)
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 88
Rank #253 / 1,058
Yes
77
Facility 77
FL AVG 42
Rank #129 / 1,427
Arc Bahia Oaks Inc25
72%
Facility 72%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #709 / 906
27
Facility 27
FL AVG 33
Rank #416 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$2,125Laura Ann TerleskyStudio / 1 BedA+
Elancé at Sarasota
AL
IL
Sarasota (Gulf Gate Estates)
110
Facility 110
FL AVG 88
Rank #369 / 1,058
Yes
39
Facility 39
FL AVG 42
Rank #744 / 1,427
Lake Pointe Boulevard Tenant LLC29
52%
Facility 52%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #367 / 906
24
Facility 24
FL AVG 33
Rank #372 / 906
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #11 / 906
For-Profit$6,151Karen ArwayStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Brookdale Colonial Park
AL
Sarasota
110
Facility 110
FL AVG 88
Rank #369 / 1,058
Yes
53
Facility 53
FL AVG 42
Rank #474 / 1,427
Emeritol Colonial Park Club LLC45
60%
Facility 60%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #505 / 906
55
Facility 55
FL AVG 33
Rank #745 / 906
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #441 / 906
For-Profit$29,100Sara WilsonStudio / 1 BedA+
Heron Club at Prestancia
AL
MC
Sarasota (Gulf Gate Estates)
100
Facility 100
FL AVG 88
Rank #433 / 1,058
Yes
45
Facility 45
FL AVG 42
Rank #612 / 1,427
Suncoast Club, LLC50
76%
Facility 76%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #770 / 906
84
Facility 84
FL AVG 33
Rank #852 / 906
1.7
Facility 1.7
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #761 / 906
For-Profit$6,750Aymee Lee ThomasSuite-

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Heron Club at Prestancia is located in Sarasota, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds
Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
FL

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Heron Club at Prestancia

What neighborhood is Heron Club at Prestancia in?

Heron Club at Prestancia is in the Gulf Gate Estates neighborhood of Sarasota.

What languages are spoken at Heron Club at Prestancia?

The team at Heron Club at Prestancia speaks Creole, English, French, and Portuguese.

Who is the owner of Heron Club at Prestancia?

Heron Club at Prestancia is legally operated by Suncoast Club, LLC, and administered by Aymee Lee Thomas.

Is Heron Club at Prestancia in a walkable area?

Heron Club at Prestancia has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Heron Club at Prestancia?

According to FL state health department records, Heron Club at Prestancia's license number is 10107.

When does Heron Club at Prestancia's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Heron Club at Prestancia's license expires on October 20, 2026.

Are pets allowed at Heron Club at Prestancia?

Yes, Heron Club at Prestancia allows residents to bring their pets.

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